Wednesday, January 28, 2015

The place I'm living now is about half the size of my loft in Topeka. It also has far less storage than what I had in Topeka--which was three large closets and plenty of open space. Now I have one small closet and it's in my bedroom. I will have to get creative when deciding what to do with a few of my things (namely everything that was in my desk, since the desk had to be sold because I knew it wouldn't fit).

However, despite that, I really like my new place. I like having a smaller amount of space. Something about it being smaller makes it seem cozier. It will also be easier and cheaper to keep cool/warm, since I no longer have ceilings that go to the sky.

Friday, January 23, 2015

In 2013 I moved to Topeka, Kansas to start my first job out
of grad school. I had no idea what I was doing. Seriously. That first year was
a lot of practice. Then 2014 came and I felt like I knew more than before and
could at least sound intelligent and confident in my job; it was a good warm up.

In 2013 I dated some. I spent nearly all of 2014 in an
on/off relationship. It ended, obviously, and while it wasn’t how I wanted it
to end, it too was a learning experience.

Now it’s 2015 and I’m in a new state with a new job. It’s
game time, 2015.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

In Denton, to be exact. I made it here with all my belongings and my very fat cat. I have already been to two different movie theaters. I love my local grocery store. I got lost a few times. It'll feel like home in no time.

Monday, January 19, 2015

When I moved out to Topeka my mom and oldest niece, Ivy,
drove out with me. They were in Topeka for three days. They flew out on an
evening flight out of Kansas City. As I hugged my niece and then mom goodbye, I
was a bit overcome with emotion. It’s always a bit sad to be left behind as
people you love leave. The drive back to Topeka was a quiet, reflective one.
Every possible thought went through my mind: what was I doing in Kansas? Would
I make friends? Had I made a mistake? Would it end up being a huge mistake? As
these thoughts were tumbling around, I rounded the corner of the freeway and
boom—there was Topeka lit up at night. I could see the Jayhawk Tower and the
Westar Building and the BNSF building. It was beautiful. Due to the curves of
the freeway and the City’s location, it was hidden from my view as I
approached, and was only noticeable after turning a corner.

Seeing Top City lit up like that made me feel good about
everything. My two years in Top City were some of the best of my life. The
people I met there changed my life.

You may not appear to be making much progress towards your long-term goal but you are doing better than you imagine and one day soon you will get the breakthrough you have been dreaming of. Never doubt that you will do something special in life. When the time is right you will be given your chance.